Homilies on the Psalms, Volume Two

Psalms 42–72

Continue through the prayer, theology, and preaching of Augustine in the second book of the Psalms.

In this second volume of Augustine’s monumental exposition of the Psalter, the bishop of Hippo leads readers through the second book of the Psalms with theological depth, pastoral warmth, and Christ-centered insight.

• Classic homiletic exposition by Augustine, one of the most influential voices in Christian theology

• Christ-centered interpretation of the Psalms through the voice of Christ and his Church

• Rich reflections on longing, repentance, divine justice, and praise

• Ideal for pastors, students, and devotional readers

• Part of a four-volume edition for easier reading and reference

Augustine’s Homilies on the Psalms remains one of the most significant works of patristic biblical interpretation. In these sermons, the Psalms are not treated merely as ancient poetry, but as the living prayer book of the Church—the voice of Christ, the voice of the believer, and the voice of the people of God across the ages.

This second volume includes some of the most spiritually and theologically rich psalms in Scripture. Readers will encounter Augustine’s reflections on Psalm 42, with its profound longing for God; Psalm 50, one of the great penitential psalms of the Christian tradition; and Psalm 72, with its royal and messianic themes pointing toward the reign of Christ. Throughout, psalms of lament, confession, trust, and praise become occasions for profound pastoral instruction and theological reflection.

More than a commentary, these homilies are sermons shaped for the life of the Church. Augustine teaches his hearers how to pray in times of spiritual dryness, how to repent sincerely, how to endure affliction, and how to recognize Christ throughout the Psalter. His deeply Christological reading of Scripture and his vision of the Church as the body of Christ make this volume an enduring resource for theological study and spiritual formation.

Whether you are a student of early Christianity, a pastor preparing to preach the Psalms, or a reader seeking classic Christian devotion, this volume offers a rich continuation of one of the Church’s greatest expositors of Scripture.

This revision was prepared through an AI-assisted process, combining digital tools with traditional editorial work.